Stage 6: Advice & activities

Independent reader – I can read and understand longer chapter books by myself

We’ve put together some advice and activities specifically designed to help children using the Read with Oxford Stage 6 books. Have a look at our tips, downloadable activities and storytelling videos to get you off to a start. If you're not sure that your child is ready for Stage 6, try our simple test.

In Year 3 (P4 in Scotland), your child will be expected to start reading fluently, tackling longer and more complicated books, and to start developing their own reading interests and opinions. For more information, have a look at our guide to reading in Year 3 and 4.

Tips to support your child at home

How can you effectively support your child at home? Here are a few tips and ideas to help your child get the most out of their reading:

Try increasing the time you set aside for reading with your child up to thirty minutes, or longer if they wish.

Offer to help your child read more difficult books, and books in different genres.

Talk about the books you read together, and about the books you yourself are reading. Get your child to make links between their own experience and the books they are reading, whether fiction or non-fiction.